What To Do About Your Hair Loss by Sue Jan

What To Do About Your Hair Loss by Sue Jan

Many people suffer from or worry about hair loss. In fact, almost two-thirds of men will experience this at some point in their lives. However, one has to realize that it is a natural occurrence to everyone and usually is not a cause for alarm. Your hair falls out daily and then grows again as part of its natural growth cycle.
It is a cause for alarm, however, when the hair loss is more severe and does not seem to be growing back. In this case, it is time to go see a doctor to try and find a solution. However, realize that though some hair loss treatments may work for some, they may not work for others, and in fact there is no real guarantee that any of these treatments will work.
There are many reasons for hair loss -- it may be certain medications, illness, or hormone imbalance in your body. You can start off by trying some natural remedies, supplements or shampoo. But with severe hair loss, it is probably a good idea to go see a doctor and get medication. There are several medications that can help stop or slow your loss such as Rogaine or its generic name Minoxidil, which is an over-the-counter topical medication that seems to be quite effective. It is applied to the scalp and massaged in, but it may take up to six months to see any positive results. Another popular drug is Propecia or generic name Finasteride, and is available only by prescription. It is in pill form and has to be orally taken, and again, takes up to six months for any results to show.
Other than trying medications, you can also try restyling your hair to make your baldness less obvious. For example, men with baldness on top of their head can comb the remaining hair on either side over the top to cover the bald patch.
If the bald patch is too obvious, then probably something more concealing may work better, such as a wig or toupee. Wigs or toupees nowadays are much better made than those years ago. Wigs today are also less obvious as they can be made with human or good quality artificial hair.
If you are experiencing hair loss, then time is of essence. You should seek the help of a doctor right away. There are plenty of treatment options that will help stop your hair loss and allow it to grow back again.

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To stop Hair Loss visit Susan's site at hair-growth.info. Susan also enjoys writing on a wide range of topics at health-and-recreation-hub.info.

Summer Skin Care Tips by Tara

Summer Skin Care Tips by Tara

You can surely guess the first step to take in skin care this summer! Yes, use sunscreen! You've heard this a thousand times probably. Skin cancer is the biggest danger and besides that, we can avoid those early wrinkles, patches of discoloration, and thick leathery texture. Recent sunscreen improvements Sunscreen used to be goopy and greasy and smelly. That's history! In the past 10 years or so sunscreen companies have responded to our complaints with lots of research so now we can pick and choose - · scented or unscented · sticks · gels · light lotion · heavier lotion · sprays · oil-free · hypoallergenic · alcohol-based · waterproof or not · scented to appeal to kids · tinted to match make-up · combined with moisturizer
The SPF (sun-protection factor) ranges from 2 to 60. These numbers refer the degree of protection from the sun's UV (ultraviolet) rays, the harmful ones. Read the label to be sure it will protect against both UVA and UVB rays. Prices range from about $5 to $30 or so. Pointers for effective sunscreen use · The minimum SPF you should look for is 15, which provides 93% protection. If you're very fair in complexion, look for 30, which gives 97% protection and if necessary, go even higher. · Don't skimp on how much you use. Your skin needs to be well-covered, so use about an ounce if you're exposing most of your body to sunshine. · If you're on snow, sand or water, be aware that these environments intensify the UV rays by reflecting the sun. Remember too that UV rays are most intense at midday, even if the sun feels hotter in the afternoon. The heat comes from infrared rays, not ultraviolet rays. UV rays are also more intense at higher altitudes. · Don't wait to apply sunscreen until you've been out in the sun a while and are feeling the heat on your skin. Apply it 20 or 30 minutes before you head outdoors to give it time to soak in and start working. · Remember to re-apply about every 2 hours. If you're swimming or sweating to any extent, re-apply even the waterproof varieties. · Don't abandon your sunscreen when the sky gets cloudy. About 80% of UV rays penetrate light clouds, although heavy cloud blocks mostly blocks them.
General summer skin care tips · Be cautious with exfoliation products. They're good for some parts of the body but not necessarily for the face. Avoid facial scrubs with coarse granules because they can cause tiny tears in the skin, which lead to uneven pigmentation after you've been in the sun enough. · As an alternative to scrubs, use cleansers and moisturizers containing alpha-hydroxy acids, as these will gently exfoliate and improve the skin's texture and tone. · Try using an oil-free moisturizer if your skin feels too greasy in the heat. · If you don't need any moisturizer, wear a foundation with an SPF of 15 or more. Other skin care tips · When possible, avoid being in the sun · Buy some protective clothing that blocks the UV rays · Use a moisturizer containing an SPF of at least 15 · Wear a sunhat · Use a lip balm with sun protection · Keep a family sun care kit in the car, with sunscreen, sunscreening lip balm, hats and sunglasses · Drink at least 8 8-oz glasses of water each day
For more information on skin care and other beauty advice, feel free to contact The Salon Cabochon in Sacramento, California.

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Learn the different ways to take care of your skin during the summertime. Get incredible skin results by the time winter comes around.

Ideal Treatment For Nail Fungus by Lisa Davis

Ideal Treatment For Nail Fungus by Lisa Davis

Do you have brittle nails? It could be your toenails or your fingernails that are bothering you, but if they are brittle, and break easily, and perhaps turning a yellowish color, you may have a nail fungus.
This fungus is spread by contact with other people who have it, and is very hard to get rid of using normal measures. In order to cure nail fungus, it is necessary to penetrate the nail plate to reach the infection. Until recently, the best available solution included three systemic prescription anti-fungal medications and one prescription topical therapy. Currently, the most successful nail fungus remedy is terbinafine, known as Lamisil.
The reason Lamisil is the superior treatment for nail fungus is that it remains in the nail bed. Because the medicine remains in the nail bed, it significantly reduces the duration of the therapy. The time it takes to eradicate a fungal infection, as compared to the standard prescription, is shortened by up to 75%.
It is common for doctors to prescribe the medication, griseofulvin for nail fungus. This can take up to 2 years to entirely eliminate the problem. However, when using Lamisil to treat fungal infections, infected toenails require only up to three months of treatment and affected fingernails require merely six to eight weeks to be entirely healed. It is easy to see the enormous difference in the treatment time.
Another Lamisil benefit, if you have other prescriptions, is its low incidence of drug interactions with other medications. Taking Lamisil is also not taxing on your body and has only a slight risk of systematic effects, such as liver problems. The only noted side effect is diarrhea. However, this is extremely rare as Lamisil has generally been a very-well tolerated prescription medication choice for sufferers of nail fungus. Ask your doctor if she or he would recommend you use this product for your nails. You may be a candidate, and in a few months, your nail nightmare may finally be over!

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Lisa Davis writes for several health-related web sites, on disease and infections and health and wellness topics.